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Sunday, November 20, 2016

As the holidays approach, it tends to bring out the inner child in all of us. I know it does for me! I took a play on this youth-centric feeling and staged a charming guest room with vintage toys as holiday décor for my November Romantic Homes article...

Monday, November 14, 2016

As the leaves are changing and the air is cooling across most of country...it's still 80 degrees and sunny on this tiny island. Sometimes my heart yearns for cool nights, warm blankets and apple cider. So to make me feel a little less homesick, I try to warm my heart and home with the colors and scents of fall. Here are a few pictures of my kitchen as seen in Romantic homes magazine...

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Welcome to the world of Surroundings by Melinda. For the past 20 years I have been the owner of a retail shop and interior design consulting business. The shop is now located on Sanibel Island...no worries...we're online too! I am tickled to be able to share creative inspiration from my years appearing on TV and writing for numerous magazines. Thanks for being here...Enjoy!